* Analysis of results: ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a highly sensitive and powerful assay that can give qualitative (yes/no) and quantitative (how much?) information. Qualitative results can be determined visually by eye. For precise quantitative determination of concentrations, a microplate reader is required. A detailed lesson extension for quantitative ELISA is included in the kit curriculum.

How this kit works: Three approaches to ELISA may be taken with this kit. Individual curriculum guides and instructions for each protocol are included in the kit, complete with Teacher’s Guides and Student Manuals. The instructor or the students may select the type of test most relevant to current course work.

3. ELISA for detecting antibodies in a blood sample for past exposure to a disease.Test applications: Lyme disease, trichinosis, HIV, West Nile, and bird flu viruses

This kit integrates multiple core content areas and facilitates teaching about immune system functions and about the unique properties of antibodies that have revolutionized medicine, epidemiology, and life science research.

*An antigen is a substance that stimulates an immune response and the production of antibodies. Antigens are usually proteins but can be any type of molecule.

The ELISA Immuno Explorer™ Kit utilizes a technique referred to as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the presence of an antibody or an antigen in a sample. The protocol uses two antibodies, one of which is specific to the antigen and another that is coupled to an enzyme. This second antibody gives the assay its enzyme-linked name and causes a chromogenic substrate to produce color wherever it is bound. ELISA is a powerful antibody-based biodetection tool used in the field to hunt for pathogens in water, food, or air, whether they emerge naturally or through acts of aggression.

Features and Benefits

Integrates multiple core content areas

Facilitates teaching about immune system functions and the unique properties of antibodies that have revolutionized medicine, epidemiology, and life science research

With this kit, students are able to:

Perform a genuine diagnostic procedure

Simulate real-world HIV, GMO, pregnancy, or drug testing

Applications and Uses

Three approaches to ELISA can be taken with this kit to teach either biodefense, immunology, or health science. Individual curriculum guides and instructions for each protocol are included in the kit, complete with Teachers Guides and Student Manuals.

More Information

One 45 min laboratory activity

Provides sufficient materials for twelve student workstations, up to four students per workstation

For more than 15 years, Bio-Rad has made science education a major priority. To support this effort, the company has implemented a discount policy that allows high school and college teaching laboratories to purchase kits, instruments, reagents, and other equipment at preferred prices.

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If you are an educator at the high school or college level, visit our Education Discount Policy page to establish an education account number.

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